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Clio

Clio

SUICIDEGIRL

Netherlands

MAY 16, 2010 01:15 PM

R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
MUSIC: R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

Much to my dismay, it has just been confirmed that heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio passed away on this sad Sunday morning. His wife and manager Wendy officially released the following statement on his website about an hour ago:

Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.

- Wendy Dio


The 67-year old frontman of iconic bands such as Rainbow, Black Sabbath and most recenty Heaven & Hell was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November last year. Rumors of Dio's demise surfaced on the internet earlier this year but were discredited when he appeared to be alive and his condition improved somewhat after undergoing chemo therapy. Sadly, Dio was forced to cancel all upcoming shows with Heaven & Hell scheduled this Summer due to his declining health and eventually lost his battle to cancer.

R.I.P. Dio, you will be missed by many.

Colinism

Colinism

Atlanta, GA
July 2005

MAY 16, 2010 01:17 PM

DAMN and i had just found an article saying he was alive.

http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/05/16/ronnie-james-dio-dies-false-death-124130/

Light_Bringer

Light_Bringer

Snow Hill, NC
October 2007

MAY 16, 2010 01:22 PM

It is a very sad day in the Metal world. frown

He was a fantastic singer and a really nice guy. He will always be a huge part of Metal history and will be terribly missed.

Rest in peace, Ronnie.

Heckler

Heckler

Canada
May 2004

MAY 16, 2010 01:30 PM




RIP to one of the best metal vocalists of all time frownfrown

Bellica

Bellica

Mexico
February 2007

MAY 16, 2010 02:02 PM

I'm just so sad... frown

Ferretbite

Ferretbite

Mexico
September 2006

MAY 16, 2010 02:11 PM

Fuck. That. I'm just glad I got to see him live a couple years ago

FILTHYRICH555

FILTHYRICH555

Carlsbad, CA
August 2006

MAY 16, 2010 02:18 PM


PrairieTattoo

PrairieTattoo

Canada
April 2008

MAY 16, 2010 02:48 PM

Thanks Clio...super sad day. RIP Dio

LimoWreck

LimoWreck

I'm lost
October 2007

MAY 16, 2010 02:50 PM

The man's musical genius was unparalleled. May he rest easy.

Fabrizia

Fabrizia

SUICIDEGIRL

New York, USA

MAY 16, 2010 03:12 PM

So so devastating. He was and wil always be one of my favorites. R.I.P. Ronnie.frown

mingol

mingol

Singapore
July 2005

MAY 16, 2010 03:25 PM

Ugh. All the previous statements from his family were so encouraging ... and now this. Sigh.

AnnaLee

AnnaLee

SUICIDEGIRL

I'm lost

MAY 16, 2010 04:01 PM

Gutted to hear that :-( he was such a cool guy and amazing singer. One of the first gigs I went to was Dio and Alice Cooper when I was 16 and he was just great. Rest in peace.

lembow

lembow

United Kingdom
August 2006

MAY 16, 2010 04:10 PM

RIP! frown

jonnytrrrash7

jonnytrrrash7

Vatican City
February 2004

MAY 16, 2010 04:54 PM

a very sad day.

mydogfarted

mydogfarted

Oakland, NJ
June 2003

MAY 16, 2010 05:41 PM

Fuck. frown

SeiKin7

SeiKin7

Australia
February 2004

MAY 16, 2010 05:49 PM

So sad...frown I'm stunned to hear this.

Rest in peace Ronnie.

toothpickmoe

toothpickmoe

Los Angeles, CA
May 2004

MAY 16, 2010 05:58 PM

Rock, rock on.

Ring_finger

Ring_finger

Lubbock, TX
December 2004

MAY 16, 2010 06:11 PM


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AliSin66

AliSin66

HOPEFUL

Dunnellon, FL

MAY 16, 2010 06:13 PM

frown that's really sad to hear about one our top rock ledgends of all time go..I wish the best for his family and friends..he'll never be forgotten!! R.I.P Ronnie

MrsH

MrsH

Canada
February 2009

MAY 16, 2010 11:32 PM

RIP you were one of the greats!

QuarterNote

QuarterNote

Aurora, CO
October 2008

MAY 17, 2010 12:40 AM

Mr. DIO you will be missed, your amazing musicianship hasn't been rivaled in modern time. May you Rest in Peace

Light_Bringer

Light_Bringer

Snow Hill, NC
October 2007

MAY 18, 2010 12:20 AM

I like this.


Cimmerian

Cimmerian

I'm lost
May 2006

MAY 18, 2010 11:24 PM

Ronnie James Dio predates heavy metal.


Fun fact from Wiki.


Despite being known for his powerful singing voice, Dio claims never to have taken any vocal training. He attributes his singing ability to the correct breathing techniques he learned when playing the French horn as a child.



He was always portrayed as the "wise old man of metal" and by all accounts he was one of the classiest people in the entire music industry. Irreplaceable.

EDIT: My personal favorite.

Light_Bringer

Light_Bringer

Snow Hill, NC
October 2007

MAY 18, 2010 11:40 PM

Cimmerian said:
Ronnie James Dio predates heavy metal.


Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this.

Clio

Clio

SUICIDEGIRL

Netherlands

MAY 23, 2010 02:50 AM

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